Augmented reality course in maintenance
Online course of 300 hours in augmented reality in maintenance. 6 modules covering AR in aircraft maintenance, devices and technologies, content development, integration with maintenance systems, and regulation, human factors and evaluation, applying Regulation (EU) 1321/2014, EASA Part-145 and EASA Part-M with Microsoft HoloLens 2, Unity and PTC Vuforia, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the applications of augmented reality in aircraft maintenance.
Select suitable devices and tracking techniques.
Develop work instructions with 3D content.
Integrate AR with MRO systems and digital records.
Apply Part-145 requirements and human factors principles.
Assess the impact on maintenance times and errors.
Develop a pilot of AR-assisted maintenance.
Who it's for
- Aircraft maintenance engineers.
- Augmented reality developers moving into aviation.
- MRO digital transformation managers.
- B1 maintenance technicians.
- Technical documentation specialists.
- Human factors engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join the aircraft maintenance sector.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 (continuing airworthiness of aircraft)
- EASA Part-145 (maintenance organisation approvals)
- EASA Part-M (continuing airworthiness requirements)
- S1000D Issue 5.0 (international specification for technical publications)
- ATA iSpec 2200 (aviation maintenance data standards)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- ISO 9241-210:2019 (human-centred design for interactive systems)
- EN 9110:2018 (quality management for aviation maintenance organisations)
- Microsoft HoloLens 2
- Unity
- PTC Vuforia
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides
- Swiss AviationSoftware AMOS
6 modules
1.1Concepts of augmented and mixed reality1.2Aircraft maintenance processes1.3Technical documentation and AMM manuals1.4Human error in maintenance1.5Benefits of visual assistance1.6Experiences of airlines and MROs1.7Cases in engines and structures1.8Current limitations of the technology1.9Acceptance by technicians1.10Case study: assisted inspection of a landing gear
2.1HoloLens and Magic Leap headsets2.2AR-enabled tablets and mobile phones2.3Marker-based tracking2.4Markerless tracking and SLAM2.53D object recognition2.6Spatial anchors2.7Voice and gesture interaction2.8Connectivity in the hangar2.9Intrinsic safety and ATEX2.10Lab: anchoring a model to a component
3.1CAD models and their optimisation3.2Step-by-step work instructions3.3Development with Unity and Vuforia3.4Integration with S1000D3.5Overlay of inspection data3.6Remote expert assistance3.7Video and evidence recording3.8Content version management3.9Localisation and languages3.10Practical exercise: filter replacement instruction
4.1MRO systems and work orders4.2Integration with AMOS and TRAX4.3Digital records and electronic signature4.4Sensor data and IoT4.5Connection with digital twins4.6Device cybersecurity4.7Protection of technician data4.8Device fleet management4.9Cloud and on-premises architecture4.10Workshop: work order flow with AR
5.1Part-145 requirements5.2Maintenance records under Part-M5.3Acceptance of maintenance data5.4Human factors: the Dirty Dozen5.5Cognitive load and visual fatigue5.6Training technicians with AR5.7Time and error indicators5.8Return on investment5.9Phased implementation plan5.10Case study: AR pilot at an MRO
6.1Task selection6.2Procedure analysis6.3Experience design6.4Content development6.5Integration with an MRO system6.6Testing with technicians6.7Indicators and results6.8Implementation plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft HoloLens 2, Unity, PTC Vuforia, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides and Swiss AviationSoftware AMOS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: assisted inspection of a landing gear, component replacement with overlaid instructions and remote assistance on a line maintenance station. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 1321/2014, EASA Part-145, EASA Part-M, S1000D Issue 5.0, ATA iSpec 2200, Regulation (EU) 2016/679, ISO 9241-210:2019, EN 9110:2018.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Microsoft HoloLens 2, Unity, PTC Vuforia, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides, Swiss AviationSoftware AMOS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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